Let's Barbecue!

The day before Father’s Day, book signing and cooking demonstrations at the Lynn Valley Centre.

This will be my only major public cooking and sampling event in the Lower Mainland this year, and it’s FREE!
http://www.shoplynnvalley.com/what1.php

11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Book signing and sauce sampling event at
Well Seasoned – A Gourmet Food Store
http://www.wellseasoned.ca/

Sunday
June 3, 2007
2:30 to 5 p.m.

Calgary AB

Rockin' Ronnie's Beef-Stravaganza
$150

This celebration of juicy, succulent Alberta beef features everything from yummy beef kebabs, to the best darn steaks on the planet, to the King of all meats -- classic barbecued brisket.

The Cookbook Co. Cooks

403-265-6066
cookcook@telus.net

Sunday
June 3, 2007
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Calgary AB

Rockin' Ronnie's Pork-Stravaganza
$150

In this delicious demonstration, Ronnie will serve up a pork-tacular array of porcine platters from his bestselling cookbooks, Barbecue Secrets and Planking Secrets.

The Cookbook Co. Cooks

403-265-6066
cookcook@telus.net

Saturday
June 2, 2007
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Calgary AB

Eighth Annual "Secrets of Championship Barbecue"

All-day, hands-on workshop at the Big Rock Brewery.
$225

Big Rock Brewery
Calgary AB

Saturday
Sept.16, 2006
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Calgary AB

Rockin' Ronnie's Grilling Secrets
Poultry in Motion
$135

The Cookbook Co. Cooks

403-265-6066
cookcook@telus.net

Saturday
Sept.16, 2006
2 to 5 p.m.

Calgary AB

Rockin' Ronnie's Grilling Secrets
The Red Meat Diaries
$150

The Cookbook Co. Cooks

403-265-6066
cookcook@telus.net

August 5-6, 2006

Whistler BC

Canadian National Barbecue Championships

Rockin’ Ronnie’s Butt Shredders will be back at Dusty’s Bar & BBQ to try and recapture the Grand Champion title, which we won in 2004.

Dusty’s Bar & BBQ
Whistler BC

Saturday
July 22, 2006
5 to 8:30 p.m.

Vancouver BC

Whisky and Barbecue Event

Contact Eric Pateman of Edible British Columbia at
604-812-9660 for details and to reserve.

Saturday and Sunday
July 1-2, 2006

Whistler BC

Third Annual "Secrets of Championship Barbecue" workshop

PDF with all the details

July 1 1 a.m-3 p.m. Supercharge your Grilling Skills

July 2 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Secrets of Championship Barbecue

Dusty's Bar & BBQ
Whistler Creekside, BC

Sunday
June 18, 2006
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Westbank/ Kelowna BC

Essentials of Grilling and Barbecue
Join me and Winery Chef Michael Allemeier for their 2nd annual Father's Day culinary extravaganza. This half-day session will cover the essentials of grilling and southern-style barbecue. All guests will receive an autographed copy of Barbecue Secrets.
$150

Mission Hill Winery

To register
call 250-768-6443
TOLL-FREE 1-800-957-9911
fax 250-768-2044
email ssharpe@missionhillwinery.com

Saturday
June 17, 2006
2 to 5 p.m.

Westbank/ Kelowna BC

Planking Secrets
In this special Saturday afternoon cooking class, I'll be demonstrating recipes from my new book Planking Secrets, and you'll get an autographed copy of the book to take home.
$90

Mission Hill Winery

To register
call 250-768-6443
TOLL-FREE 1-800-957-9911
fax 250-768-2044
email ssharpe@missionhillwinery.com

May 27-28, 2006

Vancouver BC

Tuesday
May 16, 2006
6 to 8 p.m.

West Vancouver BC

Hamilton Street Grill
1009 Hamilton Street
Vancouver BC

Sunday
May 14, 2006
2 to 4 p.m.

Calgary AB

Saturday
May 13, 2006
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Calgary AB

Seventh Annual "Secrets of Championship Barbecue"

All-day, hands-on workshop at the Big Rock Brewery.

Big Rock Brewery
Calgary AB

Friday
May 12, 2006
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Calgary AB

Rockin' Seafood Celebration
Catch the wave and learn some of my seafood secrets. And take home a copy of my new book Planking Secrets.
$145

The Cookbook Co. Cooks

To register
call 403-265-6066
fax 403-262-3322
email cookcook@telus.net

Thursday
May 11, 2006
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Calgary AB

Everybody Deserves a Good Planking!
Get introduced to the mighty power of plank cooking. I'll be demonstrating recipes from my new book Planking Secrets, and you'll get a copy of the book to take home.
$145

The Cookbook Co. Cooks

To register
call 403-265-6066
fax 403-262-3322
email cookcook@telus.net

Thursday
May 11, 2006
2 to 4  p.m.

Calgary AB

Wednesday
May 10, 2006
6 p.m.

Calgary AB

Calgary launch of Planking Secrets.

I’ll be doling out samples of planked dishes from the book and signing copies.

Monday
May 8, 2006
6:30 p.m.

West Vancouver BC

Planking Secrets class

I'll be cooking up a fabuous menu of goodies from Planking Secrets.

Tools & Techniques
250 - 16th St
West Vancouver BC
604-925-1835

Sunday
May 7, 2006
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

North Vancouver BC

Essentials of grilling and southern-style barbecue

Overview of tools and equipment; rubs, sauces and marinades; techniques for quick and easy grilling and slow-smoking; plus tall tales and legends from the world of competitive barbecue. Demonstrations and samplings. Each guest will receive an autographed copy of Barbecue Secrets. Wine pairings courtesy of Okanagan Estate Wine Cellar at the Bay, and Medallion Wine Marketing Inc. Last year’s class sold out quickly, so register right away!

Thursday
May 4, 2006
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Vancouver BC

Planking Secrets class

I'll plank up a menu based on Planking Secrets. For more information and to reserve call Barbara-Jo's.

Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks
1128 Mainland St
Vancouver BC
604-688-6755

Sunday
April 30, 2006

Langley BC

Planking Secrets class

I’ll demonstrate recipes from my new book, Planking Secrets and share plank-cooking tips, tricks and techniques. The dishes will be paired with delicious wines, and each guest will receive an autographed copy of Planking Secrets.

Well Seasoned: A Gourmet Food Store
#302, 20771 Langley Bypass
Langley BC

604-530-1518

Saturday
April 8, 2006
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

North Vancouver BC

North Vancouver launch of Planking Secrets

Johnstone's Barbecues and Parts
165 Pemberton Ave
North Vancouver BC
604-985-0234

October 21-22, 2005

Lynchburg TN

Jack Daniel's 17th Annual Invitational Barbecue

For the third year running, Rockin’ Ronnie’s Butt Shredders have been invited to represent Western Canada at the most prestigious barbecue contest on the planet.

We came 20th out of 64 teams, and our best category was ribs, where we came 7th.

Sunday
Oct.16
Noon-4 p.m.

Vancouver BC

Butt Shredders’ Fundraiser

For the third year running, Rockin’ Ronnie’s Butt Shredders have been invited to represent Western Canada at the most prestigious barbecue contest on the planet - the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue.

Hamilton Street Grill
1009 Hamilton Street
Vancouver BC

To reserve by credit card, call Johnstone’s Barbecues & Parts at:
604-985-0234

Sunday,
Sept.25
Noon-4 p.m.

Langley BC

More Barbecue Secrets with Rockin' Ronnie

The theme is great grilling made easy, and the menu is full of dishes you can easily replicate in your back yard.

Well Seasoned: A Gourmet Food Store
#302, 20771 Langley Bypass
Langley BC

Call 604-530-1518 to register

Whose Sauce is Da Boss
International Jerk-style/ Southern Barbecue Cook-off

This event has been cancelled, unfortunately, after Hurricane Ivan caused a one-year delay. The Butt Shredders still hope to represent Canada in beautiful Jamaica, one day. The trip was to be sponsored by Canadian National Barbecue Championships sponsor Appleton Rum.

August 10, 2005
Vancouver BC

Scotch & Whisky BBQ Night
Special event brought to you by Edible Vancouver (www.edible-vancouver.com). I’ll be teaming up with whisky expert Andrew Starritt of CaskStrength to deliver a smoky, peaty culinary adventure.

$125 per person plus GST
To reserve, contact Eric at Edible Vancouver, (604) 812-9660.

Hamilton Street Grill
1009 Hamilton St
Vancouver
(604) 331-1511

Canadian National Barbecue Championships

The Butt Shredders, last year's Grand Champions, did not repeat our 2004 performance. We did, however, win the pork butt category, as usual. And we won People's Choice.

Dusty’s Bar & BBQ
Whistler BC

July 27, 2005
Calgary AB

Grilling Essentials with Rockin' Ronnie Shewchuk

Cooking demonstrations and samplings of great recipes from Barbecue Secrets. $145/ person

More details on this PDF (187k).

The Cookbook Company Cooks
Calgary AB
toll-free at:
1-800-663-8532
or
403-265-6066

July 1-2, 2005
Whistler BC

Second Annual Secrets of Championship Barbecue Workshop

Two-day extravaganza of learning and good eating. 

Day One
Supercharge Your Grilling Skills

Day Two
Secrets of Championship Barbecue Workshop
Details on this PDF (86k).

Dusty's Bar & BBQ
Whistler Creekside, BC

Essentials of Championship Grilling and Barbecue

Half-day session covering the essentials of grilling and southern-style barbecue. $149/ person.

More details on this PDF (79k).

Well Seasoned A gourmet food store
#302, 20771 Langley Bypass
Langley BC

Register at 604-530-1518

Grilling Class at Tools & Techniques

Featuring Cowboy Cornbread, Tikka-style Chicken Kebabs, Lamb Burger with Molten Goat Cheese Core, Potato Salad Adobo, Bourbon and Honey Planked Peaches - plus a little taste of southern-style barbecue.

Tools & Techniques
250 - 16th St
West Vancouver BC

Register at 604-925-1835

Fathers' Day
June 19, 2005
Kelowna BC

The Essentials of Grilling and Barbecue: a celebration of gourmet backyard cooking

Join me and Winery Chef Michael Allemeier for this half-day session that will cover the essentials of grilling and southern-style barbecue, with cooking demonstrations and samplings from Barbecue Secrets … paired with the internationally celebrated wines of Mission Hill!

Mission Hill Family Estate
1730 Mission Hill Road
Westbank, Okanagan Valley, BC

Register at at 250-768-6443 or 1-800-957-9911.

June 5, 2005
Calgary AB

Eat Till You Drop III
fundraiser for Barbecue at the Bow
at Rouge Restaurant

A fabulous barbecue feast of Texas-style beef brisket, classic pulled pork sandwiches and all the fixin’s plus live music from world-famous bluesman and barbecue aficionado Amos Garrett.

$55 a person
$50 for Slow Food members

Rouge Restaurant
1240 - 8th Ave SE
Calgary AB

Tickets at The Cookbook Company Cooks 403-265-6066.

June 5, 2005
Calgary AB

Rockin' Ronnie's Barbecue Class

2 1/2 hour class on backyard grilling tips, recipes, techniques

Visit www.cookbookcooks.com for more info on future workshops or call 403-265-6066.

June 4, 2005
Calgary AB

Sixth Annual Secrets of Championship Barbecue Workshop

All-day hands-on workshop about traditional southern-style barbecue.

Essentials of Grilling and Barbecue

At Johnstone’s Barbecues and Parts, 5-hour class will cover the essentials of grilling and southern-style barbecue. Cooking demonstrations and samplings of great recipes from Barbecue Secrets.

Barbecued dishes will be paired with tastings of the fine fermented products of Quail’s Gate Estate Winery, courtesy of Okanagan Estate Wine Cellar at the Bay and Medallion Wine Marketing Inc.

$139 cost includes an autographed copy of Barbecue Secrets.

Johnstone's Barbecues and Parts
165 Pemberton Ave
North Vancouver BC
604-985-0234

Grilling Class at Tools & Techniques

Featuring Corn Muffins with Roasted Pecans; Pork and Apple Kebobs; Cheater Ribs; Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad, Bourbon and Honey Planked Peaches. And, since Tools & Techniques proprietor Cindy Evetts is a Texas girl at heart, you’ll also get a little taste of southern-style barbecue.

Tools & Techniques
250 - 16th St
West Vancouver BC
604-925-1835

Grilling Class at Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks store and kitchen in beautiful Yaletown. Grilling up a menu with a Southwestern/Latin theme, including Flank Steak Fajitas Adobo and Planked Halibut with Cuban Mojito Sauce.

Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks
1128 Mainland St
Vancouver BC
604-688-6755

Grilling Classes at Cookshop

Crash course on grilling and barbecue, featuring Asian and Southwestern-style grilled steaks, cedar-planked wild salmon, dilled yoghurt kebabs and more. Micro-brewed beer samples from R&B Brewing.

Cookshop
#3 - 555 W.12th Ave
Vancouver BC

Third Annual Canadian Barbecue and Chili Festival
Featuring the BC Barbecue Championship
Part of the Eat! Vancouver food and cooking show

Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue

Jack Daniels distillery
Lynchburg

High Steaks Cooking (16th)
and
Grilling Secrets (17th)

Ron's classes in the Cookbook Company's Fall Schedule

The Cookbook Company Cooks
Calgary
toll-free at:
1-800-663-8532
or
403-265-6066

September 19/04
Montego Bay, Jamaica

Cancelled due to Hurricane Ivan

Butt Shredders were to represent Canada at the
International Jerk-style/ Southern Barbecue Cookoff

Sunset Beach Resort & Spa
Montego Bay

Quesadillas demonstration, Barbecue Secrets book signing, see the Canadian National Barbecue Championships trophy

Gourmet Warehouse
1856 Pandora Street - Lane entrance
Vancouver
604-253-3022

Canadian National Barbecue Championships

Smokin' at the Ocean -
sanctioned Oregon Open State Championship

Secrets of Championship Barbecue
- follow link for all the details
Photos of the workshop

Dusty’s Bar & Grill
Whistler

Rockin' Ronnie appeared on
Breakfast Television on Citytv

B.C. Barbecue Championship

Days Inn
9850 King George Highway
Surrey

A Cook’s Tools and Techniques: The Store for Cooks
250 - 16 Ave.
West Vancouver

Annual Van Dusen Garden Show
5251 Oak Street
at the corner of 37th Ave, between Oak & Granville Streets
Vancouver

Innisfill Public Library
967 Innisfill Beach Road
Innisfill, ON
705-431-7410

Loblaws Glen Erin Market
5010 Glen Erin Drive
Glen Erin & Eglinton
Mississauga, ON
905-607-0580

Loblaws Richmond Hill Market
301 Hightech Rd
Bayview and Hwy 7
Richmond Hill, ON
905-771-1066

June 8/04
Toronto ON

Cooking demonstration

Williams-Sonoma Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin Street
Toronto, ON
416-781-3770

June 7/04
Vancouver BC

"Ready for High BBQ Season?" cooking class - $85

June 5/04
North Vancouver

Johnstone's Barbecue Parts
165 Pemberton Ave
North Vancouver
604-985-0234

Barbecue Secrets Cooking Class - $69

Cookshop’s Cookschool
#3 - 555 W. 12th Ave.
Vancouver

May 30/04
Calgary

Eat Till You Drop II
$55 a head (incl. two drinks),
$30 kids (13 - 17),
$130 family of four (under 12 eat free)

Rouge Restaurant
1240 8th Ave SE
Calgary

May 29/04
Calgary

Barbecue Workshop with Rockin’ Ronnie and the Butt Shredders - $130

Big Rock Brewery
5555 - 76th Ave SE
Calgary

May 28/04
Calgary

Barbecue Secrets Grilling and Planking Class - $89

Caren’s Cooking School
Gourmet Warehouse
1856 Pandora Street
(Lane Entrance)
Vancouver

Evergreen State Championship
Placed 4th out of 25 teams.

Free grilling and barbecue demos and food samples

Ron and daughter Zoe do a demo